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Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Khabib Nurmagomedov , one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, has faced many tough opponents. But when it comes to punching power, he says no one hit harder than Justin Gaethje . The two fought at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020. It was Khabib’s last fight before retiring. During the bout, Gaethje landed heavy punches and kicks that Khabib admitted were painful. “He hit like a truck,” Khabib said on Mike Tyson ’s Hotboxin' podcast. “His left hook, right hook, uppercut—they all hurt. But I made him hit me because I knew he didn’t like wrestling. My plan was to tire him out by standing with him, then take him to the ground and finish the fight.” Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Khabib ended the fight with a triangle choke submission. He explained he chose the move out of respect for Gaethje’s parents, who were watching. “I didn’t want to break his arm in front of his parents,” Khabib said. “So I put him to sleep instead. That’s better.” D...

Photo: Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler / Instagram   UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker is not impressed with Michael Chandler ’s post-fight callout following his loss at UFC 309. Chandler, who was defeated by Charles Oliveira last Saturday, used his microphone time to call out potential opponents, including Conor McGregor and Max Holloway for the BMF title. Chandler, 38, had hoped a win over Oliveira would bring him closer to an undisputed title fight. However, after his loss, he pivoted to other options, suggesting a fight with Holloway for the BMF belt or reigniting his rivalry with McGregor. “I had a bunch of callouts,” Chandler said in the Octagon. “Maybe Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Or, Conor McGregor... Come back and beat me, if you can.” Photo: Dan Hooker / Instagram   Hooker, who was knocked out by Chandler in 2021 but has since climbed the lightweight rankings, dismissed Chandler’s BMF title ambitions. “I don’t like Chandler calling for the BMF title,” Hooker...

Photo: Instagram/Justin Gaethje Justin Gaethje has spoken out after his knockout defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 300. Gaethje faced Holloway in the BMF title fight and suffered a brutal knockout in the final seconds of Round 5.  Despite Holloway being ahead on all scorecards, he chose to engage in a final exchange with Gaethje, resulting in a devastating knockout with just one second left. Photo: Instagram/Justin Gaethje UFC CEO Dana White described the moment as "the ultimate holy sh*t moment of all time" in a post-event press conference. After the knockout, Gaethje was initially laid out on the canvas but managed to stand up for the official decision announcement before leaving the octagon. I’m in great spirits with my family. Thanks for all the love. What a sport. @BlessedMMA you’re a dog. Congrats. Well deserved double bonus #ufc300 — Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) April 14, 2024 In his first statement following the loss, Gaethje praised Holloway and expressed his ...

Photo: Instagram/Max Holloway Max Holloway stunned fans and fellow fighters alike with an incredible knockout (KO) at UFC 300. Already a UFC star, Holloway's performance reached new heights in this memorable bout. Facing off against Justin Gaethje for the special "BMF" title, Holloway put on a dominant show. In the closing moments, instead of playing it safe, he dared Gaethje to engage in a wild exchange.  Both fighters traded blows, but Holloway sealed the deal with a powerful right hand that left Gaethje unconscious. Holloway's energetic celebration showed just how pumped he was, letting out loud screams of victory. Photo: Instagram/Max Holloway Despite his clear lead throughout the fight, Holloway took a risky move to ensure an unforgettable finish, possibly aiming for the $300,000 "fight of the night" bonus. Reports even suggest he negotiated for a $600,000 payout for his spectacular moment. Adding to the excitement, Holloway called out for a rematch wi...

Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor Conor McGregor wasted no time in reigniting his feud with Justin Gaethje after Gaethje's impressive victory over Dustin Poirier , crowning him the UFC's second BMF champion. Despite McGregor's two-year absence due to a broken leg, he's eager to face Gaethje and expressed his intentions on Twitter, stating he'll "slap [Gaethje] around" and asserting his claim as the real BMF. The rivalry between McGregor and Gaethje dates back to 2019 when they were supposed to fight, but an injury thwarted the bout. This recent exchange on social media indicates that tensions between them are far from subsiding. McGregor is also set to face Michael Chandler later in the year, though official confirmation awaits his USADA testing completion. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor Gaethje's victory over Poirier was impressive, culminating with a powerful head kick that secured his new BMF champion title. However, McGregor seemed unimpressed wit...

Photo: Instagram/Charles Oliveira Charles Oliveira kickstarted his journey towards reclaiming the lightweight championship with an impressive victory over Beneil Dariush in the co-main event of UFC 289. Displaying his prowess in the octagon, Oliveira secured a first-round knockout triumph on Saturday night. While the previous year posed challenges for Oliveira, including being stripped of the 155-pound title due to a weight miss, he bounced back with a first-round submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. Nevertheless, he had to prove himself once again to regain the championship status. Unfortunately, Oliveira suffered his first defeat in almost five years at UFC 280, where he was submitted by Islam Makhachev in the second round. Photo: Instagram/Charles Oliveira In a bid to reestablish his presence in the lightweight title race, Oliveira faced the formidable opponent in Dariush. The Iranian fighter, known for his eight consecutive victories, had gained a reputation as the ...